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Umbul Cokro, a Recommended Nature Tour in Klaten

Umbul Cokro or Cokro Spring Object (OMAC) is one of the most widely known tourist attractions in Klaten. OMAC is located on Jalan Cokro-Tulung, Cokro Village, Tulung District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. Before being used as a tourist attraction, Umbul Cokro was utilized by local residents for various things. Umbul Cokro is a river that has a high water discharge. The water in Umbul Cokro is abundant and clear. Reporting from a thesis entitled Dynamics of Utilization of Umbul Ingas Cokro Springs by the Community in 1974-1999 by Putri Novitasari in 2019, said that around 1950 local residents could still bathe free of charge. Apart from bathing, Umbul Cokro is used for washing and irrigation. The river or Umbul Ingas was then renovated by the village government (pemdes) into a building. Since then, the Ingas River has changed its name to Umbul Ingas spring. The spring was developed into a tourist attraction called OMAC. After the renovation, the spring attracted tourists. Umbul Cokro s
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Enjoy Tubing and Outbound Fun at New Rivermoon Klaten

New River Moon Klaten is one of the tourist destinations in Central Java. It is located in Klaten Regency. Precisely at Pusur, Karanglo, Polanharjo, Klaten Regency, Central Java. Close to Klaten city center, it only takes 30 minutes by two-wheeled vehicle so it is very easy to visit.  New River Moon offers a unique tourism experience with a calm flowing river, green expanse of trees, and refreshing fresh air. This place is suitable for seeking tranquility while enjoying the beauty of nature. With various activities such as outbound and tubing in the flowing and clear Pusur River. River Moon Klaten not only offers natural beauty, but also a restaurant with a variety of menus that can be enjoyed, its place on the banks of the river will provide a different dining experience. New River Moon comes with a beautiful view because of its place in the countryside and near the river. Apart from being a tourist attraction, New River Moon also opened an outdoor restaurant located on the banks of P

Umbul Gedaren where King Pakubuwono X meditated

Gedaren (Javanese: Gedarèn) is a village in Jatinom sub-district, Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia. Gedaren village consists of 10 Rw and several hamlets including Potrosaren, Barakan, Ngangkruk, Surobayan, Meleman, Susuhan, Gedaren, Gumux, Blok v, Tegalrejo, Pancasan, Derepan, Ketinggen, Perkiosan. Umbul Gedaren is one of the tourist attractions located in Gedaren Village, Jatinom District, Klaten Regency. The Umbul not only shows off its water clarity but also plays an important role in the daily life of the local community, besides being used for bathing and washing, the abundant water that comes out of Umbul Gedaren can also be used to irrigate 20 hectares of rice fields. Gedaren Village Head, Sri Waluyo, said that the name Umbul Gedaren originated from the word "dar" which was taken from the name of one of the umbul watchers named Mrs. Dewi Siti Sundari. After that, the old people added the prefix "Ge" with the suffix "ren" which eventually became Geda

Klaten Sewu Temple, a Masterpiece of Civilization in the 8th Century

Sewu Temple is a Buddhist temple built in the 8th century which is located close to Prambanan Temple, about 800 meters to the north of Prambanan Temple. Sewu Temple has another name, Manjusrighra Temple. At the entrance of the temple there are a pair of Dwarapala statues. The giant guardian statue measures about 2.3 meters high. The main temple has a polygon plan with 20 angles shaped like a cross with a diameter of 29 meters and a height of up to 30 meters. Sewu Temple is one of the most recommended historical buildings to visit. Not only for sightseeing, but also to learn about the history of the ancestors' civilization in the archipelago.  From the shape and model, the temples in the Sewu Temple complex are very similar to similar buildings found in countries in the region formerly known as Indochina, which in fact was the center of the spread of Buddhism. For example, in Myanmar and Cambodia. "There is a dome shape at the top," he said. Sewu Temple has 1 main temple,

Umbul Sigedang in Klaten, Once Lots of Banana Trees and Ancient Mataram Statues

Umbul Sigedang is one of the natural baths (umbul) in Klaten Regency, Central Java. This umbul is within the Umbul Sigedang-Kapilaler tourist area. As the name implies, another umbul here is Umbul Kapilaler . Umbul Sigedang is a pond located on the north side.  The source of this umbul also comes from a spring. The depth of Umbul Sigedang, at its deepest, is 180 centimeters (cm). However, there is a shallow pool for children. When visiting the Umbul Sigedang-Kapilaler area, tourists only need to pay one ticket of IDR 10,000 for two tubs. Umbul Sigedang used to have many banana trees and statues According to the information written in Umbul Sigedang, it turns out that there used to be many banana trees around this umbul. That is the origin of the name Sigedang from the Javanese word gedhang which means banana. In addition, back in the 1980s, there were many statues found around Umbul Sigedang. The statues are thought to have come from the Ancient Mataram Kingdom, which at that time had